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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.33, 11,308.52 and 2,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.33, 11,308.52 and 2,606.64 is: 3,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.33 : 11,308.52 = 2,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.33/11,308.52 = 2,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.33x = 11,308.52 × 2,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.33x = 29,477,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477,268.84/7,538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.32

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